Fair Isle Crochet Workshop - 15 Colourful Projects for the Home by Natasja van Vreeswijk

$26.99 AUD

Category: Crochet

15 beautiful, contemporary Fair Isle crochet projects to make for the home. This beautiful pattern book is for crochet enthusiasts who want to go one step further. Fair isle is a well-known knitting technique, but can also be used for crochet. The Fair Isle crochet technique is explained in the first pa rt, followed by 15 home decorations in the second part. These home accessories are made in a lovely vintage style and have geometric patterns and black and white as their base colours. From blankets and pillows, from ottomans to hip plant baskets, there are lots of gorgeous projects to make. The crochet patterns are accompanied by clear colour charts and beautiful photographs of the finished projects. ...Show more

Lace Knitting - 40 Openwork Patterns, 30 Lovely Projects, Countless Ideas and Inspiration by Denise Samson

$38.99 AUD

Category: Knitting

Openwork knitting is striking and eye-catching. Denise Samson, author of Ponchos to Knit and The Cable Knitter's Guide, is back with another helpful handbook perfect for crafters who want to take their knitting to the next level. Discover 40 openwork patterns, introduced to you step-by-step, with full-c olor photographs, charts, and instructions to guide you, from the deceptively simple to the beautifully intricate. Or try out your favorite lace stitches with one of 30 delightful, stylish designs--including pillows and throws, socks and hats, garments for children and adults, and even a handy bookmark It's everything you need to master openwork, in one comprehensive package. - Dive into the history behind eye-catching lace knitting techniques. - Review the fundamentals of chart-reading, blocking, and choosing your tools and materials. - Explore 40 exquisite sample patterns to help you get started, with clearly photographed swatches and easy-to-read charts that make lace knitting a snap. - Exercise your newfound mastery with 30 gorgeous designs for garments, accessories, and furnishings--from socks, scarves, and hats to napkins, pillows, and curtains. ...Show more

Dresden Quilt Blocks Reimagined - Sew Your Own Playful Plates; 25 Elements to Mix and Match by Candyce Grisham

$44.99 AUD

Category: Quilting

Choose one block to start, then diversify with endless Dresden possibilities Take a trip to the museum with an extensive gallery full of beautiful photos Exercise your creativity and learn new quilting skills Book jacket.

Blended Embroidery - Combining Old and New Textiles, Ephemera and Embroidery by Brian Haggard

$49.99 AUD

Category: Embroidery

Tantalizing Table Toppers - Sew 20+ Runners, Place Mats and Napkins by Judy Gauthier

$44.99 AUD

Category: Quilting

A well-dressed table is just stitches away Showcase your creativity with a handmade table runner that's equal parts functional and fun. Best-selling author Judy Gauthier shares twenty unique table quilts you can display year round. Step-by-step instructions are included for each project, with basics on piecing, pressing, and understanding color values. Use the coordinating fast2cut Simple Square Templates for easy blocks that fit together like magic Try out new patchwork, appliqu , and quilting designs before making a commitment to a full quilt. Makers of all skill levels will love the satisfaction of a quick finish. ...Show more

Sew Cuddly - 12 Plush Minky Projects for Fun and Fashion - Tips and Techniques to Conquer Cuddle by Judy Gauthier

$39.99 AUD

Category: Craft - Other

How to Make Jewellery: Easy Techniques and 25 Great Projects by Mary Helt

$22.99 AUD

Category: Craft - Other | Series: How to... | Reading Level: General Adult

Have you ever wandered around a jewellery shop looking for that little something, but have never been able to find it? Why not be unique and create your own collection? This book is a sparkling collection of 25 custom-made designs, using techniques a beginner crafter can understand. More complex project s are scattered throughout the list to inspire a more discerning crafter. If you're new to the craft, illustrated diagrams and instructions make the learning process a breeze. Whether you want to make a vintage bead bracelet or teardrop earrings, add the 'wow' factor to your jewellery collection and be sure to stand out in the crowd. ...Show more

Quilt Art Chinese Style - Decorate Your Home with Creative Patchwork Designs by Qiao Shuang

$29.99 AUD

Category: Quilting

With its combination of modern techniques and traditional patterns, Quilt Art Chinese Style will be an exciting new challenge for any crafter This book highlights the popular craft of quilt art, which includes both trendy and timeless quilting techniques to create art objects with a special Asian flair for your home. This book includes: Basic patchwork techniques for beginners--a popular technique that can be traced all the way back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907)Step-by-step instructions for small projects, including appliques, clothing accessories and handbagsLarger projects to decorate your home, including tapestries and wall hangings, rugs, table runners and quiltsThe beautiful projects highlighted in this book have a uniquely Chinese twist--they are full of culturally-significant symbols as well as elements of Chinese gardening and painting. Each piece is meant to act as a canvas, where crafters can show off their individual creativity. ...Show more

Colourful Wayuu Bags to Crochet - A Guide to Making Tapestry Crochet Bags by Riann de Graaf

$26.99 AUD

Category: Crochet

Follow the Colombian and Venezuelan Wayuu people's stunning geometric patterns and shapes to make ten stunning bags Colourful, functional and fun - these striking crocheted Wayuu mochila bags have the best combination of features Using the technique of tapestry crochet, there are ten stunning bags to m ake, all in excitingly bold colourways and designs, with the characteristic woven shoulder straps and drawstring cords. Some of the bags are also embellished with pompoms and tassels. Using the traditional geometric patterns and shapes of the Colombian and Venezuelan Wayuu people, each bag is unique and you can make them in your own choice of colours. There is a comprehensive techniques section at the beginning of the book to help you get to grips with tapestry crochet, and a section at the end showing you how to make the beautifully woven straps and also the drawstrings, using the Kumihimo technique. The woven straps could also easily be made on their own as trendy belts for trousers and skirts. Using very simple stitches, with easy-to-follow patterns and widely available 100% cotton yarns, these bags are too beautiful to resist - so pick up your yarn and hook and get started ...Show more

Quilting on the Move by Alistair MacDonald

$24.99 AUD

Category: Quilting | Series: Love to Sew Ser.

18 beautiful, quick and easy portable hand-sewn patchwork gifts to make using English paper piecing   English paper piecing is a popular and easy method of creating handsewn patchwork designs. Fabric is cut and folded over a paper template and shapes are stitched together by hand, making it ideal for sewing when you're out and about, travelling, or sitting quietly at home.   Following in the style of the highly successful Love to Sew series, author Alistair Macdonald provides 20 fabulous projects, including a baby's playmat, a scarf, a scatter cushion, a hobby bag, a tea cosy, a tote bag and a make-up purse. All are hand-sewn using the English paper-piecing method. Templates for all the projects are included, and there are basic, step-by-step instructions on this classic technique at the beginning of the book. ...Show more

Wild Things to Sew and Wear : 15 Animal-Themed Garments and Accessories for Your Little Critters by Molly Goodall

$27.99 AUD

Category: Craft - Other

Wild Things to Sew and Wear is a collection of 15 animal-inspired designs that are as fun to make as they are to wear - simple, bold and playful clothes and accessories that children of all ages won't want to take off. A comprehensive techniques section shows you how to lay out pattern pieces on the fab ric, transfer markings, and cut with confidence. The easy-to-follow patterns suit all levels, from beginner to advanced, and include a range of sizes, including matching designs for adults. Creating clothing which inspires play, author Molly Goodall uses classic tailoring techniques mixed with contemporary styling - the perfect projects for imaginative crafters looking for something unique. ...Show more

Beginner's Guide to Pottery and Ceramics: Everything You Need to Know to Start Making Beautiful Ceramics by Jacqui Atkin

$36.99 AUD

Category: Craft - Other

Clay is an exciting material that has been used to make both practical and decorative items since prehistoric times. With this practical guidebook, learn all the skills you need to start creating your own beautiful ceramics. Step-by-step photographs and clear instructions will guide you through the core techniques, including pinching and coiling and throwing and trimming. Discover inspirational projects as your skills progress, from simple coiled vases with painted decoration to marbled clay boxes with transparent glazes. Learn how to decorate and fire your clay vessels with myriad textures, using methods such as inlays, slips, sgraffito, feathering, burnishing and resist. Following the impressive projects inside, you can put your new-found skills into practice and develop your creativity. ...Show more